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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.71, 761.01 and 477.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.71, 761.01 and 477.90 is: 659.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.71 : 761.01 = 477.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.71/761.01 = 477.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.71x = 761.01 × 477.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.71x = 363,686.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,686.68/551.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.20

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